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Galaxy S21 FE vs iPhone 17e

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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Samsung · 2022

Galaxy S21 FE

76/ 100

Launch MSRP$699 USD

Apple · 2026

iPhone 17e

75/ 100

Launch MSRP$599 USD

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Galaxy S21 FE BETTER THAN iPhone 17e?

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Galaxy S21 FEWinner 🏆

iPhone 17e

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

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SPEC FACTOR	Galaxy S21	iPhone 17e	LEADER
Refresh Rate	120Hz	60Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	4,500 mAh	4,005 mAh	+4,500 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	25W	30W	30W Max
Main Camera Sensor	12 MP	48 MP	48 MP
Screen Display Size	6.4"	6.1"	6.4"
Chassis Weight	177g	169g	169g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Galaxy S21 FE:

✓Larger 4,500 mAh battery capacity (+495 mAh more capacity)
✓12MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.4" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy iPhone 17e:

✓8g lighter chassis (169g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$100 lower launch MSRP ($599 vs $699)
✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Galaxy S21 FE	iPhone 17e
1. Display & Screen🏆 Galaxy S21 FE Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	Dynamic AMOLED 2X	OLED Super Retina XDR
Screen Size	6.4"	6.1"
Resolution & Density	2340x1080 (403 ppi)	2532x1170 (460 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	60 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	1,200 nits peak	1,200 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 iPhone 17e Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 12	iOS 26
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	6 GB LPDDR	8 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB	256GB / 512GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 iPhone 17e Wins Camera
Primary Camera	12 MP, f/1.8, OIS	48 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Fusion 48MP
Telephoto Zoom	8 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, OIS	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	12 MP, f/2.2	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	32 MP, f/2.2	12 MP, f/1.9
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 iPhone 17e Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	159.8 x 73.6 x 8.2 mm	146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm
Weight	177 g	169 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP68	IP68
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Galaxy S21 FE Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	4,500 mAh	4,005 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	25W wired fast charging	30W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	15W wireless charging	25W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	5.0	6.0
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 2.0	USB-C 2.0
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$699	$599

Editorial Lab Verdict

Galaxy S21 FE edges ahead with a BeastScore of 76.3/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Galaxy S21 FE ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 75/100 camera rating.

When to buy Galaxy S21 FE:

Higher overall BeastScore: 76.3 vs top rival 74.9 · Larger battery capacity: 4,500 mAh (+495 mAh more)

When to buy iPhone 17e:

Higher resolution main sensor: 48 MP vs max 12 MP · More system memory: 8GB RAM vs max 6GB

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy S21 FE vs iPhone 17e

Which phone is better: Galaxy S21 FE or iPhone 17e?

Galaxy S21 FE leads with an overall BeastScore of 76.3/100 compared to iPhone 17e (74.9/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 76.3 vs top rival 74.9 and Larger battery capacity: 4,500 mAh (+495 mAh more).

What are the primary battery and display differences between Galaxy S21 FE and iPhone 17e?

Galaxy S21 FE is equipped with a 6.4-inch display and 4500 mAh battery, while iPhone 17e features a 6.1-inch display and 4005 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Galaxy S21 FE and iPhone 17e?

In lab hardware evaluations, Galaxy S21 FE scores 75/100 in camera performance, while iPhone 17e scores 82/100.

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